26 Dec 2023 | 04:05 PM UTC
Argentina: Protests scheduled in Buenos Aires and other cities on Dec. 27 to oppose the government's economic measures /update 1
Unionized activists to protest in multiple cities in Argentina, Dec. 27 against government policies. Disruptions likely, violence possible.
Activists affiliated with the Workers' General Confederation (Confederacion General de Trabajadores, CGT) and other unions and political parties plan to demonstrate in multiple locations throughout Argentina Dec. 27. The largest protest is likely to be in Buenos Aires, where demonstrators will gather outside the Justice Palace in the downtown area, starting at 11:00. The actions are to oppose a series of economic measures recently announced by the national government.
Other protests have also been confirmed:
Cordoba: Protesters will march from the headquarters of Public Employees Union (Sindicato de Empleados Publicos, SEP), at Corro street, to the Justice Palace, starting at 10:00.
Rosario: Activists will march from Bolsa de Comercio to Plaza San Martin, starting at 10:30.
Protests in other cities, including La Plata, Santa Fe, Mendoza, and Neuquen, are likely.
Thousands will likely participate in these three demonstrations, prompting heightened security measures and transport and business disruptions along its route. Clashes between protesters and police are possible; the government has introduced measures to reduce disruptions associated with protests, banning the closure of roads. This may increase the threat of clashes in downtown protests, as demonstrators are likely to close roads in marches, including the one announced for Dec. 27.
Avoid all protests as a precaution. Allow additional time to reach destinations if operating in urban centers Dec. 27. Heed instructions from authorities.
The protests are some of the initial actions unions and opposition parties have been planning to oppose a series of measures announced by President Javier Milei, who took office on Dec. 10. Milei plans to reduce public spending and privatize several government institutions; he announced some of these steps by decree.
